Recipe and source notes

Maria’s Marinara Sauce

4 servings Source yield

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 pounds crushed tomatoes

Make it step by step

  1. In a medium saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat, then add the onion, garlic, oregano, and basil. Sauté until the onion is soft.
  2. Add the salt and tomatoes, cover, and cook over low heat for 30 minutes.
  3. Serve immediately over your favorite pasta or meat dish.

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Recipe source

Adapted from Foodista by Maria Boyer, under CC BY 3.0. Formatting adapted; listed quantities and instructions are retained from the source.

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